Buhler FK369 manual Start-Up

Heavy Duty Finishing Mower

START-UP

1.Park the unit on hard level ground with the mower slightly raised.

2.Adjust the sway blocks or chains on the tractor so the mower is centered between the rear wheels.

3.Adjust the three-point hitch arms to level the mower side to side.

4.Adjust the turnbuckle on the top of the three-point hitch arms to level the mower front and back.

5.Adjust the cutting height using the wheel spacers (#50 and #51) on the wheel yokes. The spacers should be set at the same height on all four wheels.

6.Check the oil level in the gearbox and add as required (see maintenance section).

7.Grease spindle assembly, wheel bearings, wheel pivots and the PTO shaft (see maintenance section).

8.Maintain proper air pressure in tires of 30 psi. max.

9.Check tightness of belts, bolts and other hardware (see maintenance section).

10.Check blades to see if they are damaged. Sharpen or replace blades if necessary. Check that blade bolts are tight.

11.Clear the working area of foreign objects and check that all bystanders are standing clear before starting.

12.Start the tractor with the mower resting on the ground on all four wheels.

13.Slowly engage the PTO and bring the PTO speed up to 540 rpm for cutting.

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